iPad wont connect to Westell 327W wifi (already updated modem firmware)

I also am having the same issue but with my Iphone 4S after I upgraded it to IOS 6. Prior to the upgrade I never had any issues with connecting to the wireless network. I also have a I-Touch that I haven't upgraded yet and I have no problems connecting. I have taken my phone into the Apple store and it has no problem connecting to their network. They have reset my network, reinstalled IOS 6 and I bring it home and still can't connect. I have been on the phone with Verizon and Apple together and they can't determine what the issue is. I am going back to the store tomorrow and will let you know if I find out any thing else. There are several different discussions on this site all having to do with not being able to connect to the wireless network after upgrading to IOS 6 which is probably what you have on your Ipad.

I spoke to Verizon again this morning and they are going to send me a new wireless modum. Once I receive I will let you know if that works or not. The Westell has no issues making a connection to any Apple device that hasn't upgraded to IOS 6 so I'm not sure what has changed in IOS 6 that now makes it not able to communicate with the Westell modum.

Look at iOS Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1398

iPad: Issues connecting to Wi-Fi networks http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3304

iOS: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4199

Additional things to try.

Try this first. Turn Off your iPad. Then turn Off (disconnect power cord for 30 seconds or longer) the wireless router & then back On. Now boot your iPad. Hopefully it will see the WiFi.

Go to Settings>Wi-Fi and turn Off. Then while at Settings>Wi-Fi, turn back On and chose a Network.

Change the channel on your wireless router (Auto or Channel 6 is best). Instructions at http://macintoshhowto.com/advanced/how-to-get-a-good-range-on-your-wireless-netw ork.html

Another thing to try - Go into your router security settings and change from WEP to WPA with AES.

How to Quickly Fix iPad 3 Wi-Fi Reception Problems

http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/21/fix-new-ipad-3-wi-fi-reception-problems/

If none of the above suggestions work, look at this link.

iPad Wi-Fi Problems: Comprehensive List of Fixes

http://appletoolbox.com/2010/04/ipad-wi-fi-problems-comprehensive-list-of-fixes/

Fix iPad Wifi Connection and Signal Issues http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwWtIG5jUxE

Fix Slow WiFi Issuehttps://discussions.apple.com/thread/2398063?start=60&tstart=0

Unable to Connect After iOS Update - saw this solution on another post.

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4010130

Note - When troubleshooting wifi connection problems, don't hold your iPad by hand. There have been a few reports that holding the iPad by hand, seems to attenuate the wifi signal.

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If any of the above solutions work, please post back what solved your problem. It will help others with the same problem.

 Cheers, Tom 😉

I received the new modum from Verizon and hooked it up today and was able to connect to the wifi right away. You have to tell them that the Westell is not compatable. The ActionTec they sent is a WPA2 security and I know the Westell was a WEP. There has to be something in the IOS 6 that caused the compatablilty issue but what I don't understand is there are open wifi's everywhere and their not all going to work with IOS 6. Apple still needs to make a correction to their software. Good luck and let me know how it goes.

Thanks for the post everyone. I had the same problem but fixed it based on the info on this thread. FYI, I have a Westell 327W model, which is really old. But it did allow me to change my secruity from WEP to WPA2. As soon as I did, both my iPhone and iPad are now connected.